relativ — meaning in English
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English meaning
- comparative adjective Measured or judged by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
- relative adjective Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
- relatively adverb Fairly or somewhat, when judged against a typical standard.
Senses
relativ is used for these senses in English:
- comparative Approximated by comparison; relative.
- relative Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.
comparative — full definition
- adjective Measured or judged by comparison rather than in absolute terms.
- noun The grammatical form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two things, such as "bigger" or "more quickly."
relative — full definition
- adjective Considered in comparison with something else, rather than in absolute terms.
- adjective Directly relevant or connected to a particular subject.
- noun A family member, connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.